Adventures in Wedding Planning
Real Talk. Pro Tips. And All the Pretty.
Planning a wedding? You’re in the right place — and no, this isn’t another generic planning blog packed with fluff. This is Elegant Affairs, and we’re here to give you the real deal on wedding planning, vendor relationships, timelines, budgets, design ideas, and how to avoid turning into a stress ball with a tiara.
From expert advice to behind-the-scenes peeks into our real weddings, you’ll find the guidance, inspo, and sass you didn’t know you needed.
🧠 What You’ll Find Here:
✨ Planning Tips from the Pros
Get real wedding planning strategies from a team with over 19 years of experience and 250+ weddings under our belts. We're not just seasoned — we're spicy.
💒 Real Weddings + Galleries
See how we’ve brought our couples’ dream weddings to life — from luxe Hindu wedding weekends to modern romantic elopements and everything in between.
📅 Timeline + Checklist Wisdom
We’re here to help you actually enjoy your engagement, not just survive it. Our blog breaks down what to do, when to do it, and what not to forget.
🌸 Wedding Design Inspo
Arches, florals, color palettes, tablescapes, oh my. If you're into aesthetic magic with function-first thinking — you're gonna love this.
💬 Wedding Industry Insight
We work hand-in-hand with photographers, florists, venues, and DJs. Learn how to build your dream team and what red flags to avoid.
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Categories
- Bride Personality 9
- EA Blog Series 312
- Fresh Fashions 17
- Guest Features 4
- Internship 1
- Let's Get Crafty Now! 18
- Make It Your Own Thursday 17
- Party Planning 1
- Podcast 2
- Real Life 2
- Real Weddings 145
- Seattle Wedding Show 2
- Vendor Spotlight 23
- Wedding Blog Series 138
- Wedding Fashion 1
- Wedding News 3
- Wedding Planner Academy 2
- Wedding Planning Advice 81
- Wedding Planning Podcast 4
- Wedding Save Tuesday! 9
- Weddings: A Look Back! 1
- Wednesday Etiquette 26
- What's On Trend Monday! 15
- What's on Trend 66
- Where are They Now? 5
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Bride Personality
- Mar 5, 2019 Bridal Personality: ESTP
- Feb 26, 2019 Bridal Personlity: ENTJ
- Feb 19, 2019 ISFP Bride
- Feb 12, 2019 Bridal Personality: ENFJ
- Feb 5, 2019 Bridal Personality: INFJ Bride
- Jan 29, 2019 Bridal Personality: ENFP
- Jan 22, 2019 Bridal Personality: INTJ
- Jan 15, 2019 Bridal Personality: ESTJ
- Jan 8, 2019 What is your Bride Personality?
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EA Blog Series
- Feb 20, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Salon Maison
- Feb 8, 2024 The Biggest Wedding Regrets and How to Avoid Them
- Feb 6, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Courtney Bowlden
- Feb 1, 2024 2024 Wedding Trends
- Jan 30, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Loveleigh Blooms
- Jan 25, 2024 Let’s Talk Wedding Costs and Budgeting
- Jan 23, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Port Gamble
- Jan 18, 2024 So, you just got Engaged!
- Jan 16, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Essence of the Thymes
- Jan 11, 2024 Don't Rush the Process
- Jan 9, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: By Captivate
- Jan 4, 2024 Exploring Traditional Wedding Etiquette
- Dec 28, 2023 Deck the Halls with….Bouquets!
- Dec 21, 2023 Light up your Wedding Day
- Dec 14, 2023 Create a Winter Worthy Color Palette
- Dec 7, 2023 5 Things Only Winter Can Offer
- Nov 30, 2023 5 Facts about Elegant Affairs
- Nov 23, 2023 The Art of the Thank You Card
- Nov 16, 2023 Avoiding Major Wedding Mistakes
- Nov 9, 2023 Create a Modern Fall Mood Board
- Nov 1, 2023 Why you Should Leave it to the Professionals
- Oct 19, 2023 Wedding Signage Tips
- Oct 12, 2023 Let's Be Friends: How to Introduce your Wedding Party to Each Other
- Oct 4, 2023 Start Planning Your 2024 Wedding
- Sep 26, 2023 Tying Fall to your Autumn Nuptials
- Sep 21, 2023 The Bridesmaid Breakdown: A Guide to Bridesmaid’s Duties After Saying “Yes”
- Sep 20, 2023 Fall Seattle Wedding | Stepany + Yen | The Foundry
- Sep 14, 2023 Why Fall Weddings are IN!
- Sep 13, 2023 Fall Bohemian Wedding | Jill + Shane | Brown's Point Improvement Club
- Sep 7, 2023 Guest Book Alternatives
- Sep 6, 2023 Modern + Sexy | Natalie + Andrew | Alderbrook Resort
- Aug 31, 2023 What to Expect the Day of your Wedding
- Aug 30, 2023 Letter Perfect | Ally + Kolby | Longmire Wedding & Event Barn
- Aug 24, 2023 Wedding Clean Up Tips
- Aug 17, 2023 Spice Up Your Cocktail Hour
- Aug 16, 2023 PNW Inspired Wedding | Amanda + Dustin | Gray Bridge
- Aug 10, 2023 Our Wedding Terminology A-Z
- Aug 9, 2023 A Coug Affair | Kaitlyn + Alec | Laurel Creek Manor
- Aug 3, 2023 Reduce Stress on Your Wedding Day
- Aug 2, 2023 Community-Wide Effort | Alice + Will | The Lodges on Vashon
- Jul 27, 2023 Our Most Asked FAQ's
- Jul 20, 2023 Our Most Secret Wedding Planning Tips!
- Jul 13, 2023 Top Things to Do Your Wedding Week
- Jun 20, 2023 Summer Wedding Tips and Tricks
- Jun 6, 2023 It's a Hot, Hot, Summer Wedding Season
- May 30, 2023 Six Tips to Planning a Wedding in Less than Six Months
- May 23, 2023 The Backup Plan
- May 16, 2023 What's the difference?
- May 9, 2023 Be Prepared for Anything: Creating Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
- May 2, 2023 Our Top Engagement Do’s and Don’ts
- Apr 25, 2023 How to be a good wedding guest
- Apr 18, 2023 What to DIY and What to NOT
- Apr 11, 2023 6 Tips for an Unforgettable Wedding Reception
- Apr 4, 2023 Building Relationships and Boundaries between Clients and Vendors
- Mar 28, 2023 Let's Talk Wedding Reception Menus
- Mar 21, 2023 A day in the life of a Seattle Wedding Planner
- Mar 14, 2023 Our Guide to Spring Weddings
- Mar 7, 2023 Let's Talk Bridal Style!
- Feb 28, 2023 Will you be my Bridesmaid?
- Feb 21, 2023 What Do Wedding Planners Really Do?
- Feb 14, 2023 Creating a Sustainable Wedding of Your Dreams
- Feb 7, 2023 Our Top Trend Predictions for 2023
- Jan 31, 2023 Planning for the Unexpected
- Jan 24, 2023 Learning Your Wedding Non-Negotiables and Creating a Wedding Vision
- Jan 17, 2023 How to Not Bust your Budget
- Jan 10, 2023 Embrace The Emerald!
- Jan 3, 2023 Bringing in the New Year with a “YES!”
- Dec 27, 2022 Thank you 2022!
- Nov 25, 2020 Finding the perfect spot to Say I DO!
- Nov 17, 2020 Keeping the Peace Amongst your Vendor Army
- Nov 10, 2020 Recruiting your Vendor Army
- Oct 27, 2020 Need a planner? | Why you should hire us!
- Oct 20, 2020 Wedding Tips + Tricks | Wedding Planning 102
- Oct 6, 2020 You’re Engaged, So Now What?
- Sep 29, 2020 Fine Tuning Your Special Day
- Sep 22, 2020 Selecting the perfect live wedding musical act!!
- Sep 15, 2020 Wedding Etiquette: Speeches
- Sep 10, 2020 Real Wedding | Double Wedding Ceremony | Bella Luna Farms
- Sep 8, 2020 Let there Be Light!
- Aug 31, 2020 "We forgot the Marriage License"
- Jul 23, 2020 A Look Back | Maui in Seattle | Seattle Tennis Club
- Jul 21, 2020 A Wedding Must Have: Signage
- Jul 14, 2020 Want to play a game?
- Jul 7, 2020 Setting up your venue with lounge furniture
- Jun 30, 2020 Incorporating Watercolor into your wedding
- Jun 23, 2020 How to have the Grandest of Exits
- Jun 16, 2020 The Rehearsal Dinner
- Jun 13, 2020 The perfect wedding beverage guide!
- Jun 10, 2020 What's the best wedding dessert to serve!
- Jun 8, 2020 Why not a nontraditional wedding menu?
- May 26, 2020 Who Gets a “Plus One?"
- May 19, 2020 What if wedding guests don't RSVP?
- May 12, 2020 How to address Wedding Invitations
- May 5, 2020 Organize like a Boss: Bachelor Party Edition!
- Apr 28, 2020 Party Like a Bachelor!
- Apr 22, 2020 COVID-19, just go away already, I'm ready for wedding season!
- Apr 21, 2020 Party Ideas fit for a Bachelorette!
- Apr 14, 2020 How to write the perfect Thank You note!
- Apr 7, 2020 Thank You Note Etiquette
- Mar 31, 2020 How to register for your Wedding!
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Fresh Fashions
- Oct 3, 2018 Twinkle Toes, Yes-Toes!
- Jul 22, 2016
- Jul 15, 2016 Renting a Wedding Dress?
- Jul 1, 2016 Trend Alert: Floral Wedding Dresses
- Jun 24, 2016 Wedding Getting Ready Outfit?
- Jun 3, 2016 Long-Sleeved Wedding Dresses
- May 27, 2016 Feeling a little Grey?
- May 20, 2016 The Wedding Veil: Part 2
- May 13, 2016 The Wedding Veil
- Apr 29, 2016 Highlights from Bridal Fashion Week
- Apr 22, 2016 Wedding Dress Looks for 2017.
- Apr 15, 2016 Traditional Details
- Apr 8, 2016 Kate Spade Bridal Bash Recap
- Apr 1, 2016 Bridal Hair Accessory Must Haves
- Mar 18, 2016 Picking out the Perfect Rehearsal Dress!
- Mar 11, 2016 Finding the perfect outfit to wear to a wedding!
- Mar 4, 2016 Fresh Fashions
- Guest Features
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Internship
- Jan 7, 2016 Internship for 2016 Season
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Let's Get Crafty Now!
- Jul 24, 2016 DIY Photo Frame Cut-Out
- Jul 17, 2016 DIY???
- Jun 26, 2016 DIY Wine Cork Sign
- Jun 19, 2016 DIY Program Fan
- Jun 12, 2016 DIY Photo Guest Book
- Jun 5, 2016 DIY Vow Books
- May 29, 2016 DIY Card Boxes
- May 22, 2016 Bridal Crafts
- May 15, 2016 DIY Tin Can Lanterns
- May 8, 2016 DIY Personalized Wine Bottles
- May 1, 2016 DIY Bridesmaid Proposal Boxes
- Apr 24, 2016 DIY Flower Ball
- Apr 17, 2016 DIY Guestbooks
- Apr 10, 2016 DIY Pallet Sign
- Apr 3, 2016 DIY Twine Lanterns
- Mar 27, 2016 Adding a Touch of Sparkle to your Wedding!
- Mar 20, 2016 DIY Submersible Centerpiece
- Mar 6, 2016 Let's Get Crafty Now!
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Make It Your Own Thursday
- Jun 30, 2016 Personalizing your wedding to reflect your life
- Jun 23, 2016 How to keep even your youngest guests entertained
- Jun 16, 2016 Fun & Games
- Jun 9, 2016 Down the aisle we go
- Jun 2, 2016 More than a Drink Bar
- May 26, 2016 So where should I sit??
- May 19, 2016 Making your Grand Exit!
- May 12, 2016 Unique guest books
- May 5, 2016 Personlizing your Wedding with Photos
- Apr 21, 2016 Stripes or Polka Dots
- Apr 14, 2016 Adding a pop of color to your Wedding Dress
- Apr 7, 2016
- Mar 31, 2016 Involving your four-legged friend into your wedding
- Mar 24, 2016 Did you know there are ceremonies inside the ceremony?
- Mar 17, 2016 How to recognize family members who can't attend your wedding?
- Mar 10, 2016 Adding personal touches to highlight you as a couple!
- Mar 3, 2016 Make it Your Own Thursdays!
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Party Planning
- Oct 20, 2016 Bridal Shower Love for Summer 2017
- Podcast
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Real Life
- Nov 13, 2018 And we are off....another Wedding in Mexico!
- Sep 6, 2018 Back to School: This Mom's Journey
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Real Weddings
- Feb 7, 2024 Waterfront Wedding | Lacey + Colton | Tacoma, WA.
- May 11, 2023 Party Wedding | Kylee + Cody | Mount Peak Farm
- May 4, 2023 Historic Church to Modern Seaport | Mary + David | Tacoma, WA.
- Apr 27, 2023 PNW Inspired Wedding | Rachel + Ryan | Trinity Tree Farm
- Apr 20, 2023 Destination I Do in Seattle | Dani + Ross | Olympic Rooftop Pavilion
- Apr 6, 2023 A Covid Redo | Betty + Marcus | Metropolist
- Feb 15, 2022 Mexican Fiesta Reception | Merritt + George | Events on 6th
- Feb 10, 2022 Fall Destination Winery Wedding | Andrea + Kwame | Zillah, WA.
- Feb 8, 2022 Small Intimate Waterfall Reception | Jeff + Eriko | Salish Lodge
- Feb 3, 2022 Labor Day Affair | Kate + Chuck | Port Gamble, WA.
- Feb 1, 2022 Walla Walla Winery Wedding | Kendall + Marc | Abeja Winery
- Jan 27, 2022 Elevated Wedding Dinner | Nicole + Jeff | Russell's
- Jan 25, 2022 Monday Winery Nuptials | Shea + Tyler | Columbia Winery
- Jan 20, 2022 Destination Cultural Celebration | Kate + Neil | Alderbook Resort & Spa
- Jan 18, 2022 Summer Winery Wedding | Jen + Justin | Novelty Hill-Januik Winery
- Jan 13, 2022 Seattle Waterfront Wedding | Alaina + Rick | Seattle Tennis Club
- Jan 11, 2022 Rock Creek Gardens | Adry + Jeff | Puyallup, WA.
- Jan 6, 2022 Blue Hydrangea Inspired Wedding | Charlie + Eleanor | Port Gamble
- Jan 4, 2022 Woodland Rustic Wedding | Becky + Joshua | Evergreen Meadows
- Dec 28, 2021 Summer Garden Affair | Dionne + Chris | Laurel Creek Manor
- Nov 30, 2021 Springtime Affair | Courtney + Jade | The Kelley Farm
- Nov 4, 2021 Exquisite Garden Wedding | Jennifer + Daniel | Laurel Creek Manor
- Oct 28, 2021 Perfect Spring Wedding | Annie + Richie | Liljebeck Farms
- Oct 26, 2021 Dream Garden Wedding | Stephen + Lauren | Rock Creek Gardens
- Oct 19, 2021 Backyard Wedding | Brianna + Colin | University Place, WA.
- Oct 14, 2021 Intimate Seattle Hotel Brunch Wedding | Gabby + Ryan | The Charter Hotel
- Nov 26, 2020 Love conquered COVID | Thais + Jack | Mountain View Manor
- Oct 8, 2020 Perfect Backyard Wedding | Krysta + David | Redmond, WA.
- Sep 3, 2020 A Look Back | Chelan Winery Wedding | Joel + Michelle
- Aug 13, 2020 A Look Back | College Sweethearts Wed | The Kelley Farm
- Aug 6, 2020 A Look Back | Cultural Explosion Wedding | World Trade Center-Seattle
- Jul 30, 2020 A Look Back | Summer Castle Wedding | Thornewood Castle
- Jul 23, 2020 A Look Back | Maui in Seattle | Seattle Tennis Club
- Jul 16, 2020 A Look Back | Sunset Garden Wedding | Rock Creek Gardens
- Jul 9, 2020 A Look Back | East Coast Meets West Coast | Roche Harbor Resort
- Jul 2, 2020 A Look Back | Fourth of July Wedding | Crockett Farm
- Jun 25, 2020 A Look Back | Island Summer Wedding | Roche Harbor Resort
- Jun 18, 2020 A Look Back | Summer Rustic Elegance Wedding | The Kelley Farm
- Jun 11, 2020 A Look Back | Summer Floral Wedding | Kiana Lodge
- Jun 4, 2020 A Look Back | Upscale Backyard Wedding | Gig Harbor, WA.
- May 28, 2020 A Look Back | All White Winter Wonderland Wedding | The Kelly Farm
- May 21, 2020 A Look Back | Garden Party Wedding | Dairyland, Snohomish, WA.
- May 14, 2020 A Look Back | Spring Seattle Wedding | The Foundry
- Apr 30, 2020 Spring Rustic Elegance | The Kelley Farm | Bonney Lake, WA.
- Apr 23, 2020 Boho Chic Fall Wedding | Sun Mountain Lodge | Wintrop, WA.
- Apr 16, 2020 Kelley Farm | Winter Wedding | Kendall + Kyle
- Apr 9, 2020 Chateau Lill | Wine Country Wedding | Mallory + Lucas
- Apr 2, 2020 The Kelley Farm | Hometown Wedding | Cambre + Jesse
- Mar 26, 2020 Columbia Winery Wedding | Woodinville, WA. | Abbey + Nick
- Mar 19, 2020 Roche Harbor Resort | San Juan Island, WA. | Clint + Teresa
- Mar 12, 2020 Swift Water Cellars | Suncaida, WA. | Jamie + Jeremy
- Mar 5, 2020 Foss Waterway Seaport | Tacoma, WA | Mollee + Michael
- Feb 27, 2020 Hidden Meadows | Snohomish, WA. | Sheila + Nick
- Feb 20, 2020 Waterfront Wedding | Tacoma, WA. | Kris + Adrian
- Nov 21, 2019 Italy in Washington | The Kelley Farm | Rosalyn + Carlo
- Nov 14, 2019 Intimate Affair | Hidden Meadows | Lindsey + Mike
- Nov 7, 2019 Under the Sea || Seattle Aquarium || Tania + Brian
- Oct 31, 2019 Cultural Celebration | Tacoma Art Museum | Jay + Monique
- Oct 24, 2019 The Woodsman | Eatonville, WA | Clarissa + Tom
- Oct 17, 2019 Summer Church Wedding | Tacoma, Washington | Sophia + Mitchel
- Oct 10, 2019 Secret Grove Wedding | Farm Kitchen | Cass + Will
- Oct 3, 2019 Romantic Barn Wedding | The Kelley Farm | Sophia + Jeremy
- Sep 26, 2019 A wedding amongst the trees | TreeHouse Point | Arianeh + Jacob
- Sep 19, 2019 Science fiction | Monte Cristo Ballroom | Alicia + Jeff
- Sep 12, 2019 Cancelled wedding turned into a dream wedding | Suncaida Resort | Hanna + Paul
- Sep 5, 2019 When a dinosaur shows up | Laurel Creek Manor | Angela + Sebastian
- Aug 29, 2019 Backyard elopement | Olympia | Lorre + Dave
- Aug 22, 2019 Truly PNW inspired wedding | Port Gamble | Maria + Jordan
- Aug 6, 2019 Lake Wildnerness Lodge | Corinne + Michael
- Aug 1, 2019 Casa Dorada Resort | Cabo Wedding | Kylee + Nic
- Jul 30, 2019 Within Sodo | Seattle Wedding | Adriana + Noah
- Jul 25, 2019 Lakewold Gardens | Megan + Matthew
- Jul 18, 2019 Cedar Springs | Port Orchard Wedding | Jessica + Nick
- Jul 11, 2019 Real Wedding: Melissa + Connor
- Mar 28, 2019 Real Wedding: Jessica + Adam
- Mar 21, 2019 Real Wedding: Katie + Ryan
- Feb 14, 2019 Real Wedding: Gemma + Zach
- Feb 7, 2019 Real Wedding: Genevieve + Craig
- Jan 31, 2019 Real Wedding: Johannah + Will
- Jan 17, 2019 Real Wedding: Jordyn + Gavin
- Jan 10, 2019 Real Wedding: Megan + Ryan
- Dec 27, 2018 Real Wedding: Chelsea + Gavin
- Dec 20, 2018 Real Wedding: Tanya + Joe
- Dec 13, 2018 Real Wedding: Kimle + Matthew
- Dec 6, 2018 Real Wedding: Teresa + Nathan
- Nov 29, 2018 Real Wedding: Tatum + Niels
- Nov 22, 2018 Real Wedding: Cindy + Dustin
- Nov 15, 2018 Real Wedding: Allie + Blake
- Nov 8, 2018 Real Wedding: Brittany + Bo
- Jul 23, 2018 Real Wedding: Danielle + Cameron
- Jul 22, 2018 Real Wedding: Sara + Christopher
- Jul 21, 2018 Real Wedding: Nichole + Adam
- Jul 20, 2018 Real Wedding: Michelle + Taylor
- Jul 19, 2018 Real Wedding: Ashley + Louis
- Jul 18, 2018 Real Wedding: Caitlin + Hamed
- Jul 17, 2018 Real Wedding: Danielle + Jason
- Jul 15, 2018 Real Wedding: Mckenzie + Brad
- Jul 14, 2018 Real Wedding: Jennie + Chad
- Jul 13, 2018 Real Wedding: Mackenzie + Bart
- Jul 12, 2018 Real Wedding: Hannah + Paul
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Seattle Wedding Show
- Jan 20, 2016 Recap of the Seattle Wedding Show
- Jan 12, 2016 2016 Seattle Wedding Show
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Vendor Spotlight
- Feb 20, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Salon Maison
- Feb 6, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Courtney Bowlden
- Jan 30, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Loveleigh Blooms
- Jan 23, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Port Gamble
- Jan 16, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: Essence of the Thymes
- Jan 9, 2024 Vendor Spotlight: By Captivate
- Jun 24, 2020 Vendor Spotlight: COURTNEY BOWLDEN PHOTOGRAPHY
- May 13, 2020 EA Vendor Spotlight: Fancy Cat Studio
- May 6, 2020 EA Vendor Spotlight: Breanna Plus Kevin
- Apr 29, 2020 EA Vendor Spotlight: I Do Bridal
- Apr 15, 2020 EA Vendor Spotlight: The Meaningful Details
- Apr 8, 2020 EA Vendor Spotlight: Angie Evans (Beauty)
- Apr 1, 2020 EA Vendor Spotlight: Best Made Videos
- Dec 21, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: GameTruck
- Dec 7, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: Herban Feast
- Nov 23, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: Branded Films
- Nov 16, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: Emerald City Photobooth
- Nov 9, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: Roche Harbor Resort
- Nov 2, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: Seattle Farm Tables
- Oct 26, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: Emcee | DJ Brandon Ghorley
- May 15, 2016 DIY Tin Can Lanterns
- Jan 21, 2016 Vendor Spotlight: Meredith McKee Photography
- Dec 31, 2015 Vendor Spotlight: The Nines!
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Wedding Blog Series
- Nov 25, 2020 Finding the perfect spot to Say I DO!
- Sep 15, 2020 Wedding Etiquette: Speeches
- Sep 10, 2020 Real Wedding | Double Wedding Ceremony | Bella Luna Farms
- Aug 31, 2020 "We forgot the Marriage License"
- Jul 28, 2020 Styling your Wedding Party
- Jun 10, 2020 What's the best wedding dessert to serve!
- May 26, 2020 Who Gets a “Plus One?"
- Apr 14, 2020 How to write the perfect Thank You note!
- Jan 29, 2018 Finding the perfect spot to Say I DO!
- Jan 25, 2018 Back to Basics: Wedding Planning 101
- Nov 3, 2016 Keeping the Peace amongst your Bridal Party
- Nov 1, 2016 Calming the Storm during the Planning Process
- Oct 30, 2016 Real Wedding: Kim + Anthony
- Oct 27, 2016 Find your Perfect Dress without finding yourself in Debt
- Oct 25, 2016 How to Set Sail with your Dreams without Sinking the Boat
- Oct 23, 2016 Real Wedding: Jereme + Mark
- Oct 22, 2016 Real Wedding: Michele + Rick
- Oct 21, 2016 Real Wedding: Smita + Johann
- Oct 20, 2016 Bridal Shower Love for Summer 2017
- Oct 18, 2016 2017 Summer Blues and Other Hues
- Oct 17, 2016 Real Wedding: Allison + Jeremy
- Oct 14, 2016 Real Wedding Lily + Boe
- Oct 12, 2016 Real Wedding: Kallen + Tino
- Oct 6, 2016 A Winter Sneak Peak
- Oct 4, 2016 Autumn Beauty
- Sep 29, 2016 Constructing your Dream into Reality
- Sep 27, 2016 An unlikely Theme
- Sep 22, 2016 Fall into a Bold Color Palette
- Sep 20, 2016 Think Outside the White
- Sep 13, 2016 Back to Basics: Wedding Planning 101
- Sep 8, 2016 You have ideas! Now what?
- Sep 6, 2016 You’re engaged! Now what?
- Sep 1, 2016 Game Day Essentials when you don’t have Home Field Advantage
- Aug 30, 2016 What to Consider When in Rome…
- Aug 29, 2016 And we are off to MAUI!
- Aug 25, 2016 Non-food favors for your guests
- Aug 23, 2016 Keeping Wedding Guests Engaged
- Aug 18, 2016 How to properly thank your guests
- Aug 16, 2016 How to craft the perfect Wedding Invite
- Aug 11, 2016 Fun accents for bridesmaid/groomsmen apparel
- Aug 9, 2016 Styling your Maids and Men
- Aug 4, 2016 Drinks
- Aug 2, 2016 Dessert
- Jul 28, 2016 The Foundry/Maroni Meadows (City vs. Country)
- Jul 27, 2016 Mother of the Groom Dress
- Jul 26, 2016 How to select your perfect venue!
- Jul 24, 2016 DIY Photo Frame Cut-Out
- Jul 22, 2016 Thank You Note Etiquette – Part I
- Jul 22, 2016
- Jul 20, 2016 Wedding Etiquette: Speeches
- Jul 19, 2016 Little unique accents
- Jul 17, 2016 DIY???
- Jul 15, 2016 Renting a Wedding Dress?
- Jul 13, 2016 Hosting a (Traditional) Rehearsal Dinner
- Jul 6, 2016 How to be the Best Groomsman
- Jul 1, 2016 Trend Alert: Floral Wedding Dresses
- Jun 30, 2016 Personalizing your wedding to reflect your life
- Jun 29, 2016 How to write the perfect Thank You card!
- Jun 27, 2016 Food Trucks
- Jun 26, 2016 DIY Wine Cork Sign
- Jun 24, 2016 Wedding Getting Ready Outfit?
- Jun 23, 2016 How to keep even your youngest guests entertained
- Jun 19, 2016 DIY Program Fan
- Jun 16, 2016 Fun & Games
- Jun 15, 2016 Keep your Wedding Easy & your Guests Happy
- Jun 13, 2016 Wedding Dress Trend: Open Back
- Jun 12, 2016 DIY Photo Guest Book
- Jun 9, 2016 Down the aisle we go
- Jun 8, 2016 How to Behave when Shopping for your Wedding Dress
- Jun 6, 2016 Don't be Overheated/Dehydrated on your wedding day!
- Jun 5, 2016 DIY Vow Books
- Jun 3, 2016 Long-Sleeved Wedding Dresses
- Jun 2, 2016 More than a Drink Bar
- Jun 1, 2016 Be a Great Guest
- May 29, 2016 DIY Card Boxes
- May 27, 2016 Feeling a little Grey?
- May 26, 2016 So where should I sit??
- May 23, 2016 Wedding Trend: Go Pro Weddings
- May 20, 2016 The Wedding Veil: Part 2
- May 19, 2016 Making your Grand Exit!
- May 18, 2016 What if My Father Doesn’t Walk Me Down the Aisle?
- May 17, 2016 When a fight breaks out!
- May 16, 2016 Wedding Trend: Copper
- May 15, 2016 DIY Tin Can Lanterns
- May 13, 2016 The Wedding Veil
- May 12, 2016 Unique guest books
- May 11, 2016 Who Pays for the Wedding?
- May 10, 2016 "We forgot the Marriage License"
- May 9, 2016 Selfie Station
- May 8, 2016 DIY Personalized Wine Bottles
- May 5, 2016 Personlizing your Wedding with Photos
- May 4, 2016 Announcing your Engagement
- May 2, 2016 Wedding Trends: His and Hers Cocktails
- May 1, 2016 DIY Bridesmaid Proposal Boxes
- Apr 29, 2016 Highlights from Bridal Fashion Week
- Apr 28, 2016 To Arch or Not to Arch
- Apr 27, 2016 Save the Dates, Invitations & Wedding Announcements
- Apr 26, 2016 EA Team here to make your day go smoothly!
- Apr 25, 2016 Wedding Trend Monday: Lighting
- Apr 24, 2016 DIY Flower Ball
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Wedding Fashion
- Nov 20, 2018 Wedding Fashion FAQ's
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Wedding News
- Oct 19, 2021 2021 Wedding Season Recap
- Oct 12, 2021 And that's a wrap 2021!
- Aug 4, 2020 How to still wed in Washington state with wedding receptions prohibited?
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Wedding Planner Academy
- Oct 18, 2022 How to be a wedding planner while balancing a full-time job
- Oct 11, 2022 Want to be a wedding planner, but don't know how?
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Wedding Planning Advice
- Jul 24, 2025 How to Design a Sweetheart Table You’ll Be Obsessed With
- Jul 17, 2025 How to Choose a Wedding Color Palette That Feels Like You
- Jul 15, 2025 Why You Need a Wedding Day Content Creator (And Why We’re the Team for the Job)
- Jul 10, 2025 Creative Seating Charts That Will WOW Your Guests
- Jul 3, 2025 A Birthday Reflection: Embracing the Empty Nester Era and What Comes Next
- Jun 26, 2025 Why Hiring a Wedding Planner is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
- Jun 19, 2025 Creating the Perfect Wedding Ceremony Backdrop to Say “I Do”
- Jun 12, 2025 What You Need to Know About Rehearsal Dinners + Our Pro Tips
- Jun 5, 2025 The Secret to a Cohesive Wedding Aesthetic: Tips from a Planner
- May 29, 2025 Our Top 10 Wedding Details You Shouldn’t Overlook
- May 22, 2025 Day-Of Coordinator vs. Full-Service Planner: What’s the Difference?
- May 15, 2025 Unique Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Actually Keep
- May 8, 2025 When to Book Your Vendors: A Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Timeline
- May 1, 2025 The Dos and Don’ts of Creating a Guest-Approved Seating Chart
- Apr 24, 2025 How to Create a Comfortable Atmosphere for Out-of-Town Guests
- Apr 17, 2025 How to Get and Stay Fit Without Crash Diets Before Your Wedding
- Apr 10, 2025 The Post Wedding To-Do List you Didn't Know you Needed
- Apr 3, 2025 Questions You Should be Asking Your Wedding Photographer
- Mar 27, 2025 A Guide to Vendor Collaboration
- Mar 20, 2025 Interactive Wedding Ideas to Keep Your Guests Engaged All Night Long
- Mar 13, 2025 The Perfect Wedding Toast (And No Open Mic Allowed)
- Mar 6, 2025 10 Common Wedding Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Feb 27, 2025 How to Build Your Wedding Dream Team: Choosing the Right Vendors
- Feb 20, 2025 Plan Ahead for After the Reception
- Feb 13, 2025 Stress-Free Wedding Mornings: Tips for Getting Ready Like a Pro
- Feb 6, 2025 How to Create a Comfortable Atmosphere for Out-of-Town Guests
- Jan 30, 2025 Managing Family Dynamics on Your Wedding Day: What You Need to Know
- Jan 23, 2025 Breaking Down Vendor Contracts: What You Need to Know Before Signing
- Jan 16, 2025 The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Wedding Planner in 2025
- Jan 9, 2025 How to Successfully Navigate Wedding Shows: Insider Tips from Your Wedding Planning Pros
- Jan 2, 2025 2024 Year in Review
- Dec 26, 2024 The Best Winter Wedding Send Off Ideas
- Dec 19, 2024 Upcoming Trends for the Winter Wedding Season
- Dec 12, 2024 The Dos and Don’ts of Planning a Winter Wedding
- Dec 5, 2024 The Real Timeline: What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes of a Perfect Wedding Day
- Nov 28, 2024 Your Wedding Design Style Quiz: Discover Your Perfect Wedding Aesthetic (And How to Achieve It)
- Nov 21, 2024 Capturing the Beauty of the Season
- Nov 14, 2024 Festive Winter Wedding Cocktails
- Nov 7, 2024 How to Plan a Successful Rehearsal
- Oct 31, 2024 Planning the Perfect Proposal!
- Oct 29, 2024 Modern Wedding Etiquette: 8 Key Tips for 2024-2025 Couples
- Oct 17, 2024 How to Plan for Unpredictable Fall Weather
- Oct 10, 2024 Here's our Best Wedding Day Advice
- Oct 3, 2024 The Role of a Wedding Planner
- Sep 26, 2024 DIY Wedding Decor Ideas That Look Professional and not DIY
- Sep 19, 2024 Favorite Fall Wedding Color Palettes
- Sep 12, 2024 How to Create a Seasonal Fall Menu
- Sep 5, 2024 How to Execute the Perfect Fall Wedding
- Aug 29, 2024 PNW Color Palettes You’ll Love
- Aug 22, 2024 Say No to a Playlist
- Aug 15, 2024 Creating the Perfect Ceremony Script
- Aug 8, 2024 How to Plan a Wedding, Stress Free!
- Aug 1, 2024 Wedding Insurance - Is it Necessary?
- Jul 25, 2024 Must-Have Summer Wedding Essentials for Every Bride
- Jul 18, 2024 Our Top Tips for Selecting Your Wedding Venue
- Jul 11, 2024 Signature Summer Cocktails for your Seattle Wedding
- Jul 5, 2024 How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Date in Seattle’s Summer Season
- Jun 27, 2024 How to beat the Heat with these Cool Tricks
- Jun 20, 2024 How to Plan a Destination Wedding
- Jun 13, 2024 8 Hot Ideas to make your Wedding Sizzle!
- Jun 6, 2024 7 Ways to Say Yes to Citrus!
- May 30, 2024 Hello, June Brides!
- May 23, 2024 Building Your Dream Team: How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Vendors
- May 16, 2024 Steps After you say I Do
- May 9, 2024 Writing Your Own Vows – Yes or No?
- May 2, 2024 Calling all Summer Brides – the Ultimate May Challenge!
- Apr 25, 2024 How to choose the Right Wedding Inspo
- Apr 18, 2024 7 Non-Traditional Ideas to Make a Statement
- Apr 11, 2024 The Wedding After Party.. DO or DON’T?
- Apr 4, 2024 Navigating Family Monetary Contributions
- Mar 28, 2024 How to Choose the Right Wedding Inspo
- Mar 21, 2024 Is it Okay to have an Adult-only Wedding?
- Mar 14, 2024 Let's Elope!
- Mar 7, 2024 How to get your Partner to Dive into Wedding Planning
- Feb 29, 2024 Now what about tipping vendors!
- Feb 15, 2024 Why Hiring a Wedding Planner is a Game Changer
- Oct 11, 2022 Want to be a wedding planner, but don't know how?
- Dec 1, 2020 Creating the perfect wedding budget!
- Oct 13, 2020 Back to Basics: Wedding Planning 101
- Jun 2, 2020 How to prepare for any wedding weather situation!
- Apr 24, 2020 Need help postponing your wedding? We're here to help!
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Wedding Planning Podcast
- May 11, 2020 Adventures in Wedding Planning Podcast: Finding your Dream Wedding Dress
- May 4, 2020 Adventures in Wedding Planning Podcast: Finding your perfect wedding venue!
- Apr 27, 2020 Adventures in Wedding Planning Podcast: Working with a florist
- Apr 27, 2020 Adventures in Wedding Planning Podcast: Choosing your wedding party
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Wedding Save Tuesday!
- Aug 31, 2020 "We forgot the Marriage License"
- May 17, 2016 When a fight breaks out!
- May 10, 2016 "We forgot the Marriage License"
- Apr 26, 2016 EA Team here to make your day go smoothly!
- Apr 12, 2016 Children + Weddings
- Apr 5, 2016 How to handle a Drunk Wedding Guest?
- Mar 29, 2016 When a Medical Emergency happens
- Mar 22, 2016 What happens when your cake is wrong?
- Mar 15, 2016 What happens when a dress rips right before the wedding?
- Weddings: A Look Back!
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Wednesday Etiquette
- Sep 15, 2020 Wedding Etiquette: Speeches
- May 26, 2020 Who Gets a “Plus One?"
- Apr 14, 2020 How to write the perfect Thank You note!
- Apr 7, 2020 Thank You Note Etiquette
- Jul 27, 2016 Mother of the Groom Dress
- Jul 22, 2016 Thank You Note Etiquette – Part I
- Jul 20, 2016 Wedding Etiquette: Speeches
- Jul 13, 2016 Hosting a (Traditional) Rehearsal Dinner
- Jul 6, 2016 How to be the Best Groomsman
- Jun 29, 2016 How to write the perfect Thank You card!
- Jun 15, 2016 Keep your Wedding Easy & your Guests Happy
- Jun 8, 2016 How to Behave when Shopping for your Wedding Dress
- Jun 1, 2016 Be a Great Guest
- May 25, 2016 How to be the Best Bridesmaid
- May 18, 2016 What if My Father Doesn’t Walk Me Down the Aisle?
- May 11, 2016 Who Pays for the Wedding?
- May 4, 2016 Announcing your Engagement
- Apr 27, 2016 Save the Dates, Invitations & Wedding Announcements
- Apr 20, 2016 The Seating Chart: Helping Guests Find Their Way
- Apr 13, 2016 Wedding Gift Etiquette
- Apr 6, 2016 Addressing Wedding Invitations
- Mar 30, 2016 What Not To Wear To A Wedding
- Mar 23, 2016 5 Things to Remember When Bringing Kids to a Wedding
- Mar 16, 2016 What to do with all those photos your guests take!
- Mar 9, 2016 Who Gets a “Plus One”?
- Mar 2, 2016 Wednesday Etiquette Lesson
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What's On Trend Monday!
- Jul 11, 2016 Wedding Trends: Circular Ceremony Seating
- Jun 27, 2016 Food Trucks
- Jun 13, 2016 Wedding Dress Trend: Open Back
- Jun 6, 2016 Don't be Overheated/Dehydrated on your wedding day!
- May 30, 2016 Wedding Trends: Two-in-One Wedding Dresses
- May 23, 2016 Wedding Trend: Go Pro Weddings
- May 16, 2016 Wedding Trend: Copper
- May 2, 2016 Wedding Trends: His and Hers Cocktails
- Apr 25, 2016 Wedding Trend Monday: Lighting
- Apr 18, 2016 Wedding Trends: Mismatched Bridesmaids
- Apr 11, 2016 Wedding Trend: Lavender
- Apr 4, 2016 Metallics
- Mar 21, 2016 Unplugged Wedding
- Mar 14, 2016 Wedding Trend: Dessert
- Mar 7, 2016 Trend Alert: Sequin and Metallic Dresses
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What's on Trend
- Feb 8, 2024 The Biggest Wedding Regrets and How to Avoid Them
- Feb 1, 2024 2024 Wedding Trends
- Jan 25, 2024 Let’s Talk Wedding Costs and Budgeting
- Jan 18, 2024 So, you just got Engaged!
- Jan 11, 2024 Don't Rush the Process
- Jan 4, 2024 Exploring Traditional Wedding Etiquette
- Dec 28, 2023 Deck the Halls with….Bouquets!
- Dec 21, 2023 Light up your Wedding Day
- Dec 14, 2023 Create a Winter Worthy Color Palette
- Dec 7, 2023 5 Things Only Winter Can Offer
- Nov 30, 2023 5 Facts about Elegant Affairs
- Nov 23, 2023 The Art of the Thank You Card
- Nov 16, 2023 Avoiding Major Wedding Mistakes
- Nov 9, 2023 Create a Modern Fall Mood Board
- Nov 1, 2023 Why you Should Leave it to the Professionals
- Oct 19, 2023 Wedding Signage Tips
- Oct 12, 2023 Let's Be Friends: How to Introduce your Wedding Party to Each Other
- Oct 4, 2023 Start Planning Your 2024 Wedding
- Sep 26, 2023 Tying Fall to your Autumn Nuptials
- Sep 21, 2023 The Bridesmaid Breakdown: A Guide to Bridesmaid’s Duties After Saying “Yes”
- Sep 20, 2023 Fall Seattle Wedding | Stepany + Yen | The Foundry
- Sep 14, 2023 Why Fall Weddings are IN!
- Sep 13, 2023 Fall Bohemian Wedding | Jill + Shane | Brown's Point Improvement Club
- Sep 7, 2023 Guest Book Alternatives
- Sep 6, 2023 Modern + Sexy | Natalie + Andrew | Alderbrook Resort
- Aug 31, 2023 What to Expect the Day of your Wedding
- Aug 30, 2023 Letter Perfect | Ally + Kolby | Longmire Wedding & Event Barn
- Aug 24, 2023 Wedding Clean Up Tips
- Aug 17, 2023 Spice Up Your Cocktail Hour
- Aug 16, 2023 PNW Inspired Wedding | Amanda + Dustin | Gray Bridge
- Aug 10, 2023 Our Wedding Terminology A-Z
- Aug 9, 2023 A Coug Affair | Kaitlyn + Alec | Laurel Creek Manor
- Aug 3, 2023 Reduce Stress on Your Wedding Day
- Aug 2, 2023 Community-Wide Effort | Alice + Will | The Lodges on Vashon
- Jul 27, 2023 Our Most Asked FAQ's
- Jul 20, 2023 Our Most Secret Wedding Planning Tips!
- Jul 13, 2023 Top Things to Do Your Wedding Week
- Jun 20, 2023 Summer Wedding Tips and Tricks
- Jun 6, 2023 It's a Hot, Hot, Summer Wedding Season
- May 30, 2023 Six Tips to Planning a Wedding in Less than Six Months
- May 23, 2023 The Backup Plan
- May 16, 2023 What's the difference?
- May 9, 2023 Be Prepared for Anything: Creating Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
- May 2, 2023 Our Top Engagement Do’s and Don’ts
- Apr 25, 2023 How to be a good wedding guest
- Apr 18, 2023 What to DIY and What to NOT
- Apr 11, 2023 6 Tips for an Unforgettable Wedding Reception
- Apr 4, 2023 Building Relationships and Boundaries between Clients and Vendors
- Mar 28, 2023 Let's Talk Wedding Reception Menus
- Mar 21, 2023 A day in the life of a Seattle Wedding Planner
- Mar 14, 2023 Our Guide to Spring Weddings
- Mar 7, 2023 Let's Talk Bridal Style!
- Feb 28, 2023 Will you be my Bridesmaid?
- Feb 21, 2023 What Do Wedding Planners Really Do?
- Feb 14, 2023 Creating a Sustainable Wedding of Your Dreams
- Feb 7, 2023 Our Top Trend Predictions for 2023
- Jan 31, 2023 Planning for the Unexpected
- Jan 24, 2023 Learning Your Wedding Non-Negotiables and Creating a Wedding Vision
- Jan 17, 2023 How to Not Bust your Budget
- Jan 10, 2023 Embrace The Emerald!
- Jan 3, 2023 Bringing in the New Year with a “YES!”
- Dec 27, 2022 Thank you 2022!
- Jul 16, 2019 Wedding Hot Trends: Dessert
- Jul 9, 2019 Wedding Hot Trends: Greenery
- Oct 20, 2016 Bridal Shower Love for Summer 2017
- Oct 18, 2016 2017 Summer Blues and Other Hues
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Where are They Now?
- Dec 16, 2016 A Look Back: Lauren + Brian
- Nov 25, 2016 A Look Back: Nicole + Morgan
- Nov 18, 2016 A Look Back: Holly + Derek
- Nov 11, 2016 A Look Back: Tara + Waylon
- Nov 4, 2016 A Look Back: Ashley + Andy!